Tats Nkonzo – Corporate Comedy MC

Tats Nkonzo – Corporate Comedy MC

Tats Nkonzo – Corporate Comedy MC was the host on SA’s Got Talent for four seasons. The show reaches 2.5 million viewers weekly. Such was his success as a first time presenter; SA’s Got Talent was voted Best Reality TV Show in the 2013 Sunday Times Generation Next Survey. Book through Speakers Inc

Tats Nkonzo – Corporate Comedy MC

CNN

Based on his on stage material, Tats Nkonzo (along with Nik Rabinowitz) was profiled on CNN’s African Voices, where he was engaged about his use of stand-up comedy as a nation, building tool.

Idols

With a musical gift that complements his comic performance, Tats Nkonzo gives audiences far more than they expect. As a top 24 finalist in the third instalment of the series, it is clear when Tats Nkonzo enters the stage that he is a multi-faceted entertainer.

Double Up Travel Show

Tats Nkonzo was co-host on this Travel Show around South Africa with his great wit and charm, adding a comical side to touring around the hotspots of South Africa.

I Love South Africa

Tats Nkonzo is a star on this successful game show, where celebrities are put through the test about different aspects of South Africa.

So You Think You’re Funny

A finalist in the first season of this hit reality show for stand-up comics; Tats Nkonzo left a lasting impression on judges and producers alike. Such was the impact that, even after elimination (Top 8), he was requested to prepare material as a guest performer in the final round of the competition.

Stand Up Comedy

2016 – Tats Nkonzo is PRIVILEGED

2015 – The African with Wi-Fi

2014 – The Clever Black

2013 – 2nd Base

2012 – Can’t Tats This

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Established in 1947, it is the largest arts festival in the world and Tats Nkonzo was invited to perform his new one-man comedy show The African with Wi-Fi during the month of August 2015.

Montreux Comedy Festival

In 2014, up against comedians from the United States of America and the United Kingdom, Tats Nkonzo was selected to compete in Switzerland where he took top honors. He won the competition and was subsequently, signed to be managed by one of Europe’s biggest comedy producers, Mick Perrin of Mick Perrin Worldwide.

Laugh Factory: World’s Funniest Comedian

September 2016: 56 countries worldwide and 89 comedians…Tats has made it into the first round of which 20 comedians will be chosen for the second round in Helsinki, Finland. Final and third round will be 5 comedians judged on buzz points from round one and by a panel of judges.

Harare International Festival of the Arts

Tats Nkonzo – Corporate Comedy MC was approached by festival producers and given a theatre where he performed at the biggest arts festival in Zimbabwe.

Comedy Central Presents Tats Nkonzo was selected by Comedy Central to host his own show on the channel. The ratings for the program were so high, he was asked to perform in a “Best of” recording alongside Barry Hilton and Chester Missing (Conrad Koch).

Comedy Ensembles

Tats Nkonzo has featured in the major ensemble comedy shows around the country and regularly headlines clubs nationwide.

2015: Tats participated in the JICF and BET Experience (Globe). As well as the Trevor Noah Nationwild Tour with Trevor Noah and Schalk Bezuidenhout. Host for the International Gala for Comedy Central with Aries Spiers, Mark Lottering, Eugene Khoza and Hannibal Buress.

2016:

Host and supporting act in the East London Comedy Festival, Diamonds and Dorings in Kimberley, Headline for Darren Maule’s Never Ending Comedy Tour as well as the Durban Comedy Week Festival.

He will also be a supporting act in the BET Experience once a month at Goliath Comedy Club and again in the JICF. Follow SI on Twitter

Tats Nkonzo – Corporate Comedy MC

Supporting Acts

Tats Nkonzo was the supporting act for Nik Rabinowitz in both Nik’s sold out, “You Can’t Be Serious” and “Stand and Deliver” one-man shows. He also opened for Loyiso Gola at the Teatro at Monte Casino for Loyiso’s one-man show, Life and Times. It was a killer exhibition of his ability to hold and entertain packed out theatre audiences. Tats was the opening act for Connell Cruise in his “Into the Wild SA Tour”.

Tomorrow Leaders Convention 2016

Tats was invited as a guest speaker on the panel discussion “Celebrated South Africans” panel discussion, hosted by Jeremy Maggs.

Corporate Events

Tats Nkonzo is a sought after comedian and MC in the South African corporate space. He is the only musical comedian using his guitar as well as adding a comedy side to his MC/Host role.

Awards

2015 NOMINEE Comic’s Choice Award – Comic of the year nominee

2014 WINNER Montreux International Comedy Contest, Switzerland

2012 WINNER Comics’ Choice Award – Breakthrough Act of the Year

2011 NOMINEE Comics’ Choice Award – Newcomer of the Year nominee

“Tremendous charm and talent, along with a natural sense of entertainment.”

Mick Perrin, Mick Perrin Worldwide

“One of the best acts to happen to South African comedy.”

Helen Herimbi, Argus Tonight

“One of the quickest transitions from amateur comedian to professional.”